Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Sea Serenade |
| SKU | 5002-8A |
| Hex | #67AFBE |
| RGB | 103, 175, 190 |
| HSL | 190°, 40%, 57% |
| LRV | 37.1 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Valspar Sea Serenade
Sea Serenade sits in the mid-range at LRV 37.1, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its teal undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Sea Serenade is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches by brand
11 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all teal from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
C2 Paint
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Sea Serenade within Valspar's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #67AFBE in HSL space. Pair Sea Serenade with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Valspar Sea Serenade Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sea Serenade from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Valspar 5002-8A directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sea Serenade
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Sea Serenade is Fountain (SW 6787) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37.1) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fountain swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Sea Serenade
Behr's nearest match is Adonis (MQ4-51), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37.1) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Sea Serenade without repainting risk. See the full Adonis swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sea Serenade
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Bayville Blue (747), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.55). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37.1) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Sea Serenade without repainting risk. See the full Bayville Blue swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sea Serenade
At Glidden, the closest color to Sea Serenade is Sailing Sea Blue (30BG 38/199) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37.1) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sailing Sea Blue swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sea Serenade
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Sea Serenade is Wet Surfboard (233-5DB) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 37.1) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wet Surfboard swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sea Serenade
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Sea Serenade is Teal Endeavor (HGSW 1354) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37.1) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Teal Endeavor swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sea Serenade
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Sea Serenade is Watson Lake (DE5766) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37.1) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Watson Lake swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Sea Serenade
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Sea Serenade is Lobster (NO. CB7) — very close at ΔE 2.84, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 37.1) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lobster swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sea Serenade
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Sea Serenade is Virginia Morn (BD23) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37.1) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Virginia Morn swatch →